Human Anatomy Science Lab - Skeleton

To Start:

Directions:

1. Carefully place the items in the bag on your desk.
2. Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

Directions:

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title centered on the top line.
3. Pull out the parts of the lab. Open the puzzle box.
4. Put together the puzzle with with the skeleton side up.
5. paste a diagram in your spiral 
6. Go to http://www.anatomyarcade.com/games/WAB/WAB.html  and play whack-a-bone level one - all three areas of the body (arm, leg, and core)
7. Label each number with the correct bone name (use the box if needed, see how many you can do without looking!)
8. Write down how many you got without looking.

Sun Spotter LAB (only when sun light is coming directly into our room)

Sun Spotter LAB

To Start:

Directions:

1. Carefully place the items in the bag on your desk.
2. Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

Observations:

Directions:

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title centered on the top line.
3. Use this when the sun is shinning through our window.
4. Look at the Yellow booklet.
5. Follow the activities and questions in the booklet. This will take time!
6. Respond to answers in your spiral. Label with page numbers and question numbers or letters. This is the only way I can grade your work.
7. Some activities may be too difficult to do. You can skip those. Just write SKIP next to the problem number.
8. Enjoy!

K'Nex: Simple Machines Kit LAB

Simple Machines Lab

To Start:

Directions:

1. Carefully place the items in the bag on your desk.
2. Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

Observations:

Directions:

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title centered on the top line.
3. Start with card 1A.  Write 1A on the left by the margin. Follow the directions on the card. When questions are asked, write the answers in your spiral. 
4. Make sure you read and complete 1B.
5. Repeat this for each of the cards 1A-19B.
6. Make sure to write the CARD NUMBER AND LETTER EACH TIME YOU START A NEW CARD. I CAN'T GRADE IT IF IT ISN'T LABELED!!!
7. ENJOY THIS SET!
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K'Nex Forces, Energy and Motion

K'Nex Forces, Energy, and Motion Lab

To Start:

Directions:

1. Carefully place the items in the bag on your desk.
2. Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

Observations:

Directions:

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title centered on the top line.
3. Pull out the parts of the lab. Open the box.
4. Follow the directions to make one of the models.
5. Draw and diagram the model you made.
6. Test it 5 times. How far does it move in each trial?
7. Make the other models and test how far each go in each of 5 trials.
8. Look at examples of wind racers at Wikipedia.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind-powered_land_vehicle
9. Look at this rubber band racer!! http://wn.com/rubber_band_racer
10. Read this information about a historic three-wheeled racer http://www.sonic.net/~billfink/threewheelracer.html
11. Draw a diagram and a racer of choice. Can you make it?

Leaf Identification

Leaf Identification

To Start:

Directions:

1. Carefully place the items in the bag on your desk.
2. Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

Directions

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title centered on the top line.
3. Look at the variety of leaves, however, leave them in the containers.
4. Write down similarities they have.
5. Write down differences they have.
6. Use the following website to try to identify the leaves.

• http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/common-plants-and-animals/trees-shrubs-and-vines/common-fall-leaves
• http://cite.nwmissouri.edu/nworc/files/Agriculture/Leaf%20Identification/Intro.html
• http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/common-plants-and-animals/trees-shrubs-and-vines/tree-identification
• http://www.treesforme.com/missouri.html
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7. Draw a picture of each leaf with the identification you made.

Hydrodynamics

Hydrodynamics

To Start:

Directions:

1. Carefully place the items in the bag on your desk.
2. Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

Directions

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title centered on the top line.
3. Read through the guide book to understand the parts and how they fit together.
4. Follow the directions for making the Hydrodynamic Building Set. 
5. Once finished, read through the facts on last page, page 15.
6. Write down three facts you learned about hydrodynamics from this page.
7. Explain how a siphon works.
8. Investigate what happens when a tank is not vented versus when it is vented. Why does it make a difference?
9. Build a model of the water cycle.
10. Complete the experiment "What Filter is Best for Cleaning Water?"

Tekton Tower

Tekton Tower

To Start:

Directions:

1. Carefully place the items in the bag on your desk.
2. Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

Directions

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title centered on the top line.
3. Read through the guide book to understand the parts and how they fit together.
4. Follow the directions for making the Girder and Panel.
5. Once finished, read through the facts on page 16-17.
6. Write down three facts you learned about skyscrapers from these pages.
7. Take a look at these skyscrapers!  http://www.skyscrapers.com
8. Look at this comparison!  http://www.skyscraper.org/TALLEST_TOWERS/tallest.htm
9. Take this skyscraper apart. Can you design your own?
10. Once you have, let's take a picture of it and submit it - see page 18.